Monument record MDO48969 - Later prehistoric field boundaries, Pat's Castle, Piddletrenthide
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Summary
A scatter of banked field boundaries is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery across several modern fields to the south and west of Pat's Castle, Piddletrenthide. The features are considered likely to be the fragmented remains of a later prehistoric field system although some of the boundaries may be medieval or later in origin, they cover an area of over 30 hectares and were digitally recorded during the Upper Cerne and Piddle Valleys AIM project.
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Full Description
A scatter of banked field boundaries is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery across several modern fields to the south and west of Pat's Castle, Piddletrenthide. The features are considered likely to be the fragmented remains of a later prehistoric field system although some of the boundaries may be medieval or later in origin, they cover an area of over 30 hectares and were digitally recorded during the Upper Cerne and Piddle Valleys AIM project. <1>
<1> Environment Agency, 15-DEC-2023, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO20691.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO20691 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 15-DEC-2023. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 7218 9860 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY79NW |
| Civil Parish | Piddletrenthide; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 24 2024 11:46AM
